Challenges to the New Republic

What was a major question during Anson Jones's presidency?

• Should Texas build more schools?

• Should Texas become part of the United States?

• Should Texas expand its navy?

• Should Texas create new treaties with France?

What did the people of Texas fear about their republic?

• It was too large to manage

• It was not strong enough to stand alone

• It had too many natural resources

• It was too far from other countries

What were some challenges the new Republic of Texas faced?

• The US wanted to annex Texas, but the Texan people wanted to remain as an independent nation

• The new nation was in debt, and feared further attacks by the Mexicans and the Native Indians.

• Texas people thought there were too many immigrants coming to settle Texas lands.

Why did the Bill of Rights make sure to limit the power of the government?

• To make sure the government becomes more powerful than other governments in the world

• To keep the government from getting so powerful that it does not take care of its citizen's rights

• To make sure the government becomes more powerful than its citizens so it can control them

• To keep the citizens from becoming more powerful than the government that serves them

The new government formed by the Constitutional Convention had many safeguards including checks and balances. The purpose of checks and balances is to....

• help with re-election

• help with the passage of laws

• keep one branch from becoming too powerful

• help keep the Supreme Court in line with the constitution

What was a significant economic challenge faced by the New Republic?

• A) Lack of natural resources

• B) High national debt

• C) Surplus of skilled labor

• D) Excessive foreign investments

Which foreign nation posed a threat to the New Republic's sovereignty?

• A) France

• B) Spain

• C) Mexico

• D) Canada

What was a major internal conflict within the New Republic?

• A) Disputes over land ownership

• B) Religious freedom issues

• C) Language barriers

• D) Political factionalism

How did the New Republic address its financial instability?

• A) By printing more money

• B) By seeking foreign loans

• C) By increasing taxes

• D) By selling public lands

What was a key diplomatic challenge for the New Republic?

• A) Establishing trade relations

• B) Forming military alliances

• C) Gaining international recognition

• D) Preventing espionage